Avengers: Age of Ultron (Five things Friday)

So while I'm still trying to process what I want to say about Avengers:Age of Ultron (outside of go see it, GO! GO now! GO!).  So many things to say that I can't figure out how to do it and not be wordy, wordy, wordy.

So for now  I'm going to leave you with this.  Five things about Age of Ultron before you go. 

1.  Age of Ultron is a bit darker than normal. But that is to be expected when you start playing around with superheroes darkest fears.

But for every dark moment, there is something humorous or oddly sweet.  You'll see what I mean. 


2. For sure stay through the end credits.  I know that Joss Whedon came out at one point and said there would not be an end credit teaser but well...he fibbed. So stay. 


3.  If you watch Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D  you will be able to pick up where Tuesday's episode left off and rumor has it that next Tuesday's episode will touch on the fall out from Age of Ultron.  If you aren't watching it, go start binge watching now!  #It'sAllConnected

4.Hulkbuster - that is all.



 5. Get ready for the ride of your life.  This is one sequel that not only lives up to the original in my opinion but it far exceeds it. Plus it lays the groundwork for not only Civil War, but brings Wakanda and Ulysses Klaue into the mix for future reference. 

Avengers Assemble...To color

So last night the hockey nerd and I were fortunate enough to attend an advanced screening of the Avengers: Age of Ultron.  Trust me so much more on that coming. 

But for now let me mention that my two little people are TICKED OFF that they did not get to come with.  Because you know we all love our superheroes.

Rest assured we are taking them on Saturday as soon as Super E's schedule permitted. Cause you know she's busy saving the world with cuteness.  Also known as voice lessons and singing at a local car show Friday night and Saturday morning.  Totally the same thing right?

In the meantime to soften the blow we had these awesome printable color sheets to help them bide their time. 

You can print them off for your own Avengers to color right here.  

Have I mentioned May 1st is just right around the corner? Who else is on the countdown.  The Age of Ultron is almost upon us. 

Got No Strings...Age of Ultron Trailer

So a half a day late and a dollar short but oh my goodness.  My household was in a tizzy last night.  What started out as an oops ended up with much celebration

The Avengers:Age of Ultron trailer that was supposed to debut during the Agents of Shield on Tuesday got leaked last night.  It was pulled rather quickly.  Then Marvel had this brilliant comeback on Twitter

And for the first time ever I say Hail Hydra! Because shortly after that the trailer was officially released.




 Not much context was shown, but oh the teasers for what's to come.  The Hulkbuster armor.  Thor dropping mjolnir.  The broken Captain America Shield. The Maximoff Twins, Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch in action. Of course not to be confused with the recent X-Men:Days of Future Past Quicksilver though they are one in the same.  Can't call them mutants, but they are miraculous ;) Not to mention lots of Hulk/Bruce Banner, Tony Stark, Black Widow and Hawkeye. And of course, the one and only Nick Fury. 

Then we have some really good views of Ultron, and the voiceover is nothing short of ominous. (Have I mentioned that I love James Spader?  He's come a long way since Steff from Pretty in Pink.)

Of course the creepy distorted version of Pinocchio's "I've Got No Strings" adds to the dark vibe.  Pinocchio and dark vibe, who knew?  But it all ties together in an amazing teaser. 

This appears to be heading down a much darker path and I can't wait to see how it plays out. 

There are rumors, that what was released last night wasn't actually the trailer they were going to air on Tuesday.  But that remains to be seen.

Now I'm trying to figure out how the current story line from Agents of Shield is arcing into the Avengers since we know that Shield picked up where the Winter Soldier left off.  There is bound to be an arc or a tie in.

Have you watched the trailer?  What are your thoughts?  What was your favorite part?  What do you think you are most looking forward to seeing?